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Loony Tunes of Suffering by Melanie R.
Loony Tunes of Suffering
Warner Bros. created years of laughter through their characters on a seemingly unattainable chase. I just never would’ve expected these childhood cartoons would’ve given a foreboding, and biblical representation on what was to come later in life; as chronic pain/rare chronic illness, and my spiritual growth were broadcasted on the television of my adult life.
As children, as soon as we heard the symphonic xylophone intro of Merrie Melodies, our heads bobbed along, and we stared wide eyed at the zoomed in faces featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Yosemite Sam.
The music was our cue to gather round on the living room floor, and get ready to watch the show! Thinking back, more than just running in circles, maybe these characters had a story to tell other than their famous taglines.
Were they all actually trying to tell a vision?
Eh- what’s up doc?
Like Bugs Bunny, inquisitively I have asked this question to the many physicians I have seen over the years after my full immersion into this Technicolor world of chronic illness and invisible disability. Like me, I am not sure if Bugs received a satisfying answer to that question either.
“Suffering succotash!” Mel Blanc served up suffering succotash to Sylvester‘s famous catchphrase to Tweety Bird.
Although Sylvester never actually caught Tweety, he never gave up on his pursuit.
An example to continue on in advocating and persevering all these years later through the lunacy of medical complexities.
I was certain Sylvester was attempting to free Tweety from his cage so that they could play together.
Suffering succotash has numerous dictionary translations, and surprisingly, one meaning suffering savior. This bringing to mind how I would humbly and diligently call upon the Savior Jesus to free me from the cage of suffering.
Daffy duck was also known to call out for suffering succotash when he was perplexed with life.
Arriba translated as encouragement.
While running from his adversary, Speedy Gonzales called out, “Arriba Arriba. Andale, andale!”, as a cloud of dust covered ensnarements.
It was another telling sign to be quick to call for encouragement!
One of the most memorable characters was the red bearded, gunslinger Yosemite Sam, and how he loved to harass Bugs Bunny. What was Bugs’ his reaction to Yosemite Sam’s temper tantrums?
He had no fear, and he stood tall while continue to munch on his carrot!
Yosemite Sam could have had a unwritten Christian background, because he told Bugs Bunny to say his prayers!
So many prayers are needed to endure long-suffering, and Yosemite Sam had sound advice.
Rare chronic illness/chronic pain can feel as heavy as the grand piano falling from the sky out of nowhere every day. Sometimes in suffering, it seems the only downy soft commercial break is the time spent in connection to God.
As we spend our time in prayer, the word of God comforts us just like the fluffy towels the downy bear bounced on.
Back then I didn’t know the role these catchphrase subliminal messages would have had on my adult life and suffering, but looking back, they were in some ways pixelating God’s love on a Saturday morning rerun of Looney Tunes.
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